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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.24 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.24 and 154.19 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.24 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.24 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.24 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 102,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,419.17/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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